Interventional Cardiovascular Tech (RCIS) — Cath Lab Expert

Dallas Center United Methodist; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Dallas Center United Methodist is seeking a Cardiovascular Tech RCIS to support invasive cardiovascular procedures in the cath lab under physician supervision. The role focuses on technical support, imaging equipment operation, and patient monitoring during procedures.

Required credentials include AHA ACLS, RCIS within 18 months or ARRT/TX RT(R) in lieu, and a science-based degree. The position involves teaching staff and ensuring sterile technique throughout procedures.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree or commensurate healthcare experience.
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Advanced Cardio Life Support certification.
• RCIS certification within eighteen (18) months of date of hire.
• ARRT and TX RT(R) required in lieu of RCIS.

Responsibilities

• Assists in teaching and orientation of students and new staff.
• Assists physician as a monitor tech during procedures in the cath lab by interpreting basic and advanced dysrhythmia and EKGs, and operating physiologic recorder.
• Assists physician with most procedures as a scrub tech and operates imaging equipment under direction of physician.
• Assists with some diagnostic procedures as a circulator by monitoring patient status during a procedure and handing supplies to the scrub tech.
• Assists with transport of patient to and from department.
• Cleans and stocks cath lab and demonstrates effective inventory control.
• Demonstrates knowledge of medications and dosages used.
• Prepares lab for procedure and maintains sterile technique.
• Prepares patient for procedure by shaving and prepping patient and marking arterial pulses.
• Troubleshoots equipment problems.

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree (science emphasis) or commensurate healthcare experience

Licenses and/or Certifications (Required and Preferred)

AHA Advanced Cardio Life Support (ACLS) certification

RCIS certification within 18 months of hire

ARRT and TX RT(R) in lieu of RCIS

Job description

Dallas Center United Methodist is seeking a Cardiovascular Tech RCIS to support invasive cardiovascular procedures in the cath lab under physician supervision. The role focuses on technical support, imaging equipment operation, and patient monitoring during procedures.

Required credentials include AHA ACLS, RCIS within 18 months or ARRT/TX RT(R) in lieu, and a science-based degree. The position involves teaching staff and ensuring sterile technique throughout procedures.